A callous robber who tied up a 76-year-old woman as he ransacked her Norton home has been jailed for 10 years with three years on extended licence

NORTON — Live News David Hornby, 40, of no fixed abode, broke into an address...

Oliver Kent

Published: 8:04 am October 28, 2023

Updated: 10:54 am October 8, 2025

David Hornby, 40, of no fixed abode, broke into an address on Japonica Way, Norton, in the early hours of Sunday 2nd July as the occupant slept.

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The victim woke up after hearing noises and went to investigate but she was confronted by Hornby who assaulted her, bound her arms and legs, made numerous threats of violence and stole several items along with her bank card.

A callous robber who tied up a 76-year-old woman as he ransacked her Norton home has been jailed for 10 years with three years on extended licence

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